Egyptian pound edges lower against dollar in early trade – 19 Feb, 2026
The Egyptian pound fell slightly against the US dollar in early trading on Thursday, as major banks quoted marginal losses.
At 11:13 a.m. local time (0913 GMT), the dollar was trading at:
| Bank | Buy (EGP/USD) | Sell (EGP/USD) |
| National Bank of Egypt (NBE) | 47.3 | 47.4 |
| Banque Misr | 46.96 | 47.06 |
| Commercial International Bank (CIB) | 47.35 | 47.45 |
| QNB Alahli | 47.5000 | 47.6000 |
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) | 47.5000 | 47.6000 |
The currency has traded within a relatively tight band in recent weeks, suggesting a degree of calm in the market following earlier bouts of volatility driven by foreign currency shortages and elevated inflation pressures.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English